The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois, competing in Major League Baseball’s National League Central division. Founded in 1876, they are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in MLB history. The team has secured multiple National League pennants and World Series championships, with their most recent World Series title in 2016, ending a 108-year championship drought.
Currently, the Cubs are in Japan for the Tokyo Series, marking the beginning of their 2025 MLB season. They played an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball, experiencing a 3-0 loss.